Becca Badgett
Becca Badgett was a regular contributor to Gardening Know How for ten years. Co-author of the book How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden, Becca specializes in succulent and cactus gardening.
Latest articles by Becca Badgett
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Creative Succulent Displays – Fun Ways To Plant Succulents
If you find yourself searching for some fun ways to plant and display succulents, click here for some unusual succulent design ideas.
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Babies In The Garden: How To Garden With A Baby
Gardening with a baby is possible and can even be fun once your child is a few months old. Just follow some common sense measures and make it a great experience for you both. This article can help get you started with tips for bringing babies in the garden.
By Becca Badgett
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Sempervivum Is Dying: Fixing Drying Leaves On Hens And Chicks
If you’re growing hens and chicks plants, you may be wondering what causes them to die. Click here to find out and learn what to do.
By Becca Badgett
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Cactus Dish Care – How To Keep A Cactus Dish Garden
Creating a cactus dish garden is a simple and low-maintenance project. But what about its continual care afterward? Learn about cactus dish care here.
By Becca Badgett
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Succulent Planting Party: How To Host A Succulent Party
Hosting a succulent planting party is a perfect way to get together with friends. Learn how to host your own succulent party here.
By Becca Badgett
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Black Succulent Plants – Learn About Black Colored Succulents
As you plan your upcoming Halloween displays, remember to include the latest popular addition, black succulent plants. Learn about them here.
By Becca Badgett
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Colorful Succulent Plants – Growing Succulents For Color
In addition to unusual shapes and forms, there are many succulent colors. Want some more color in your life? Click here for more info.
By Becca Badgett
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Succulent Companions: Best Companion Plants For A Succulent Garden
Several low-maintenance ornamentals flourish in areas that might not. Use these as companions with succulents. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Succulent Lawn Weeds: What Are These Succulent Type Weeds
Have you noticed succulent type weeds popping up in your lawn or garden? What are they and how do you treat them? Click here to learn more.
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Mermaid Succulent Care: Growing Mermaid Tail Succulents
Mermaid succulent plants get their common name from their appearance. If you must have one, click here to learn more information.
By Becca Badgett
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Basic Succulent Essentials – Tools For Growing Succulents
Keep your tools handy when growing succulents. You’ll need them. What kind of tools for succulents are there? Click here to learn more.
By Becca Badgett
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Baby's Breath Flowers - How To Grow Baby's Breath Plant In The Garden
Did you know that baby's breath flowers can grow easily in your garden? It's true. Caring for and drying your own baby's breath plant is easy, and the information in this article will help.
By Becca Badgett
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Arborvitae Plant Varieties: Getting To Know Different Types Of Arborvitae
Arborvitae are perfect for many landscapes used as single focal points or as part of a windbreak or privacy fence. If you need a different size or are interested in various cultivars, check out the following varieties of arborvitae in this article.
By Becca Badgett
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Growing Shade Trees In The South: Shade Trees For The Southeast Region
If you live in the South, then shade is a must. If you’re looking to add shade trees onto your southeastern property, click here for more information.
By Becca Badgett
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Southeast Gardening Tasks – Gardening In August When It’s Hot
Gardening in August requires careful timing to avoid being outside when it’s just too hot. Find out here what tasks should be completed in the Southeast.
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Agave Or Aloe – How To Tell Agave And Aloe Apart
We often purchase succulent plants that are improperly labeled and, sometimes, there is no label at all. One such situation can occur when we buy agave or aloe, which look similar but it is easy to get them confused. Click here to learn more about aloe and agave differences.
By Becca Badgett
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Growing Ageratum Flower: How To Plant Ageratum
Blue flowers for the garden are sometimes difficult to grow. But Ageratum plants, with fluffy blue flowers, add the desirable blue color to your garden, and caring for them is simple. This article will help.
By Becca Badgett
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Care Of Allegra Echeveria – How To Grow An Echeveria ‘Allegra’ Plant
Allegra succulents, with bluish-green leaves and showy flowers, are some of the most sought-after echeverias. Learning about Echeveria ‘Allegra’ before growing it can help keep your plant happy and healthy. This article will help with that.
By Becca Badgett
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Common Easter Cactus Problems, Pests, And Diseases
It's not likely that Easter cactus problems have increased, but more people are experiencing them because more people are buying them. Read on for more.
By Becca Badgett
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Growing Gaura Plants - Information On The Care Of Gauras
Growing gaura plants provide a background plant for the garden that gives the impression of butterflies flitting in the breeze. Get more information on the needs of the gaura plant in this article.
By Becca Badgett
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Newspaper For Weeds - Does Newspaper Kill Weeds?
Recycle newspaper while cutting down on your weeding time. It will not only prevent new weeds, but will nourish your soil as it breaks down.
By Becca Badgett
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Tips For Planting In Hot Weather
If you’re eager to install new garden plants in the heat of midsummer, here are some ideas for the best results.
By Becca Badgett